Oklahoma City Senior AdvisorLifeline Home Health Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1701 W Iowa Ave in Chickasha, OK 73018. Medicare first certified it in 1996, 30 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 out of 5 stars, below the Oklahoma average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Oklahoma average is medication issues addressed on time; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 1701 W Iowa Ave, Chickasha, OK 73018 |
| Phone | (405) 224-4891 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 377524 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/27/1996 |
How does Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc. It is better than the Oklahoma average on 1 and worse on 3.
| Measure | Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc | Oklahoma average | U.S. average | vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.9% | 97.4% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 85.8% | 88.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 89% | 89.4% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 92.9% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 87.1% | 88.6% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 87% | 87.8% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 100% | 95.6% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 52% | 60.5% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 43.9% | 72.9% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, flu shot status checked and falls with major injury.
What do patients say about Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc?
90% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc, based on 249 completed surveys. The Oklahoma average is 82%.
| Survey question | Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc | Oklahoma average | U.S. average | vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 94% | 91% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 93% | 88% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 92% | 86% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 93% | 88% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 90% | 82% | 79% | Better |
Do Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc worse than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Worse Than National Rate | 55.5% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.9% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Worse Than National Rate | 23% |
Which home health services does Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc provide, and which does it not?
Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Oklahoma City-area ZIP codes does Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc serve?
Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc tells Medicare it serves 38 ZIP codes in Oklahoma City and Oklahoma, Cleveland, Canadian, Logan, Grady and McClain counties, out of 52 in total.
- 73002
- 73003
- 73004
- 73010
- 73011
- 73018
- 73026
- 73036
- 73051
- 73059
- 73064
- 73065
- 73067
- 73071
- 73072
- 73078
- 73079
- 73080
- 73082
- 73089
- 73092
- 73093
- 73095
- 73099
- 73109
- 73112
- 73119
- 73120
- 73129
- 73132
- 73135
- 73139
- 73159
- 73160
- 73162
- 73169
- 73170
- 73173
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
43.9% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Oklahoma average 72.9%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask about fall prevention
3.4% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 1.6% across Oklahoma. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Which other home health agencies serve Chickasha, OK?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Chickasha.
- Elara Caring IV — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Choice Health at Home - Chickasha — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Traditions Health of Western Oklahoma — 3.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 377524 and has been since 1996. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Oklahoma average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 5 out of 5.
Does Lifeline Home Health Care, Inc provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
